SC allows Vinesh Phogat to join Asian Games trials, takes exception to HC order
The Supreme Court has permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games selection trials, despite a recent Delhi high court ruling. The high court criticized the Wrestling Federation of India's policy for excluding accomplished athletes based on recent performance criteria. The Supreme Court expressed concern over the high court's interference and will review the matter further next week.
- ▪The Supreme Court allowed Vinesh Phogat to join the Asian Games selection trials.
- ▪The Delhi high court had previously deemed the WFI's policy exclusionary for not considering past accomplishments.
- ▪Phogat's exclusion was linked to her maternity leave and the eligibility criteria set by the WFI.
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SC allows Vinesh Phogat to join Asian Games trials, takes exception to HC orderThe Delhi high court last week called the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) policy refusing to consider past accomplishments of iconic players exclusionaryUpdated on: May 29, 2026 4:19 PM ISTBy Abraham ThomasShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court on Friday allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games selection trials beginning Saturday, even as it took exception to the Delhi high court order last week declaring the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) policy refusing to consider past accomplishments of iconic players exclusionary.Wrestler Vinesh Phogat.“With reluctance, we are interfering just because of her background. We respect what she has gained for the country.
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